Schools Engagement Program Leader - QLD

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities.  We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better.  It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Schools Engagement Program Leader Location – Divisional Headquarters QLD for a Full time – Permanent opportunity.

Purpose of the Role:

To foster and implement The Salvation Army’s schools engagement program in Queensland division.  This includes:

• Developing new school relationships and strengthening existing relationships
• Facilitating school presentations, workshops, tours and events to educate the school-aged demographic (5 -18 years old) about social justice issues in Australia and the work of The Salvation Army in the community
• Increasing schools engagement in Salvation Army campaigns (including Red Shield Appeal fundraising and school participation in the Christmas Appeal)
• Assisting to develop and strengthen ongoing school relationships with local Salvation Army expressions
• Support the National Schools Engagement Team with program and resource development; and broader supporter activation
• Actively assist and participate in divisional events and campaigns in collaboration with the Queensland External Communications department.

Key Roles and Responsibilities: 

Schools program development

• Support the implementation of the national schools engagement strategy in line with the National Schools Engagement Operational Plan
• Maintain a continuous improvement strategy for all components of the schools engagement program
• Ensure divisional resources are updated and accessible to Corps, External Communnications and schools

Relationship Management

• Grow the profile of the Schools Program by networking with the education sector seeking new opportunities
• Promote the work of The Salvation Army and opportunities for engaging with students and teachers
• Cultivation and management of key high-level school relationships
• Develop and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders, including Area Officers, Corps Officers and Social Program Managers
• Collaborate with the National Schools Engagement Team on resource and program development, active attendance in meetings, integrating national objectives into divisional activities and contribution to the annual Schools Engagement Review

Program Coordination

• Coordinate and deliver all components of the school workshops, including face-to-face education, administration, safeguarding/WHS and evaluation
• Lead, encourage and support school activation activities
• Seek and support school engagement in key fundraising and gifts in-kind campaigns
• Efficient and effective reporting on engagement
• Ensure, clear and effective communication with school contacts to ensure smooth program operations and ongoing relationships
• Implement evaluation practices in line with the direction of the national schools engagement team

Support Communications Portfolio

• Actively recruit schools and students to participate in fundraising, including Red Shield Appeal, and Christmas Appeal activities and events; and keep records
• Actively support with campaign events, including event coordination and attendance
• Participate in wider External Communication activities and campaigns to help achieve goals as required

Safety compliance

• Ensure all working with children requirements are met including training and checks are always up to date
• Complete a risk assessment for all programs involving children that are lead by the Queensland schools engagement
• Ensure all WHS requirements are adhered to regardless of primary responsibility

Education Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and experience in the education sector and strong knowledge of social justice issues
• Education program delivery experience and strong relationship and stakeholder management skills
• Sound project management skills including the ability to manage long term projects
• Excellent risk management capacity and strong child-safety orientation.
• High level communication skills, both in written correspondence and verbally, including in forums of public speaking.
• Builds rapports easily and effectively with a wide audience, including leadership and youth
• High level of competency in computer skills with Microsoft Office including Word, Spreadsheets (Excel), Power Point and Internet

Requirements of the role:

• A National Criminal History Check is required
• A WWCC is required and valid Drivers License.

What we offer 

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as; 

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
• Flexible working conditions
• Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits
• Paid parental leave - 12 weeks
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to ‘volunteer’ in a TSA program or activity
• Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
• Opportunity for career development;
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.**

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration